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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"health risk behaviours"”.
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Stress, social support, and health risk behaviours as mediators of the forgiveness-health relation /
… mediating roles of stress, social support, and health risk behaviours in the relationships between dispositional forgiveness and mental and physical health were examined. Participants were 748 undergraduate students (554 women, 194 men) entering their first year of studies at Brock University. …
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Survey of health-risk behaviours among learners in selected secondary schools of Thembisile Hani Municipality, Mpumalanga
Background: The health risk behaviors of adolescent and youth, and factors associated with their physical and mental wellbeing are still a concern contributing a large amount of harm to both themselves and to others. Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of health risk …
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The prevalence of health risk behaviours among high school learners in the city of Maseru, Lesotho
… first of its nature in Lesotho. Engagement in health risk behaviours is a public health concern, due to the consequences thereof. Concurrent engagement in risk behaviours has severe consequences on health and occupational abilities of the youth. The aim of the study was to establish and …
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Health knowledge and health-risk behaviours among undergraduate students in the faculty of community and health sciences at a university in the Western Cape
Health-risk behaviours are major causes of global mortality and morbidity, and they can be as a result of poor health knowledge. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between health knowledge and health-risk behaviours among undergraduate students in the Faculty of …
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Applying evolutionary principles to the obesity problem and other issues in public health
… strata and places significant burdens on health and social care systems in both developed and developing countries. Overeating and a lack of exercise, along with smoking and high alcohol use, are the most common causes of non-communicable diseases, which account for almost two-thirds of …
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The psychology of physical risk taking behaviour
This study investigates the psychology of risk taking, and in particular the personality profiles associated with different physical risk taking behaviours. It was hypothesised that there may be three fundamental approaches to risk: 'Risk avoiders' avoid activities they perceive to contain risk, …
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Behavioural determinants of human and planetary health: the role of nature contact and nature connectedness.
The benefits of natural environments for health and wellbeing are well-established, but less is known about their links human behaviour. This thesis presents a conceptual model proposing that increased contact with - and psychological connection to – nature will be associated with: a) a lower …
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Employee wellness programme in clothing/ textile manufacturing companies: What are the effects?
Introduction: The prevalence of health risk behaviours is growing amongst South African employees. Health risk behaviours have been identified as a major contributor to reduced health related quality of life (HRQoL) and the increase prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Worksite wellness …
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Die verband van sportdeelname met gesondheidsrisikogedrag by adolessente in die Potchefstroomdistrik
Health risk behaviour is certainly one of the most crucial aspects in the life of the present-day adolescent. According to the literature a healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, health meals, sufficient rest, recreation and managing stress successfully. Health behaviour activities therefore …
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Migrations and gradations : reappraising the health profile of immigrants to Canada
… to Canada typically have a more favourable health profile than the non-immigrant population. This phenomenon, known as the 'healthy immigrant effect', has been attributed to both the socioeconomic advantage (ie. educational attainment, occupational opportunity) of non-refugee immigrants and …
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A prospective study exploring the experience of rehabilitation health professionals in implementing the 5 A`s strategy in addressing risk factors for non-communicable diseases
… rates, but also morbidity; increasing the risk of disability and decreasing the quality of life of people affected by these diseases. Behaviour Change interventions such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Five A's (5A's), have been developed and implemented to address the four …